美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2013-03-03_在线英语听力室

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1. Thousands gathered in and around St. Peter's Square for Pope Benedict's last general audience before he steps down Thursday. Crowds watched the Pope by giant television screens with an estimated 50,000 in St. Peter's Square.

2. Chuck Hagel is expected to be sworn in Wednesday as the new head of the Defense¹ Department. The seven-week fight over his nomination² ended Tuesday as a deeply divided Senate confirmed him.

3. Civil rights advocates have hailed Section 5 of the voting rights act for preventing discrimination against minorities. But critics argue it's no longer needed. It's now being challenged in the Supreme³ Court. Oral arguments will be heard Wednesday to determinate if the key provision should be struck down.

4. And some Philadelphia schools are bidding farewell to long lunch lines in favor of family-style eating. It's all part of a program that aims to provide nutritious⁴, low-cost lunches in a setting that reinforces social etiquette⁵ and communication skills.

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1 defense
n.防御，保卫；[pl.]防务工事；辩护，答辩
参考例句：
The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。 The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。

2 nomination
n.提名，任命，提名权
参考例句：
John is favourite to get the nomination for club president.约翰最有希望被提名为俱乐部主席。 Few people pronounced for his nomination.很少人表示赞成他的提名。

3 supreme
adj.极度的，最重要的；至高的，最高的
参考例句：
It was the supreme moment in his life.那是他一生中最重要的时刻。 He handed up the indictment to the supreme court.他把起诉书送交最高法院。

4 nutritious
adj.有营养的，营养价值高的
参考例句：
Fresh vegetables are very nutritious.新鲜蔬菜富于营养。 Hummingbirds have discovered that nectar and pollen are very nutritious.蜂鸟发现花蜜和花粉是很有营养的。

5 etiquette
n.礼仪，礼节；规矩
参考例句：
The rules of etiquette are not so strict nowadays.如今的礼仪规则已不那么严格了。 According to etiquette,you should stand up to meet a guest.按照礼节你应该站起来接待客人。

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美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2013-03-03